More than 6000 cyclists, including 1000 mountain bikers, took up a personal challenge today at the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, riding in one of 14 events on and off the road from individual and elite road rides, mountain bike events, to short distant categories for families and kids.

The New Zealand men’s team sprint trio topped qualifying in their first international outing together since their World Championship victory on the opening morning of the UCI Oceania Track cycling Championships in Cambridge today.

Fresh from winning her ninth national title on the road, season professional Rushlee Buchannan has quickly turned her attentions back to the track as she prepares for the UCI Oceania Championships that start in Cambridge on Monday.

Cyclists from 16 countries and five continents, including Turkey’s national champion, made Peres Center “Ambassadors for Peace”
ICA’s 2018 roster, comprising Jewish, Christian and Muslim riders, is aiming to compete in world’s biggest races, including the 2018 Giro d’Italia which begins in Israel.